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    "America should know that its criminal attack on General Soleimani has been the country's biggest mistake in west Asia," the Supreme National Security Council said in a statement. Photo: AFPIran's top security body vowed to retaliate in the "right place and time" after the United States killed Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad on Friday.
    "America should know that its criminal attack on General Soleimani has been the country's biggest mistake in west Asia, and America will not avoid the consequences of this wrong calculation easily," the Supreme National Security Council said in a statement.
    "These criminals will face severe vengeance... in the right place and time," it added after holding an extraordinary meeting following Soleimani's death.
    The council described Soleimani as a "glorious general" who was the "pride not only for Iranians but all Muslims and downtrodden... across the world".
    Read more: Trump says Soleimani should have been 'taken out many years ago'
    But it added that although his death was a "great loss", his role would be taken up by another general.
    It also asked whether the "progress of Iran's armed forces and its defensive capabilities has ever been slowed by the martyrdom of its great generals".
    Soleimani was killed by a US air strike outside Baghdad international airport on Friday.
    Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said later that Soleimani's deputy in the Guards' Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, would replace the slain commander.
    In its statement, the Supreme National Security Council said the United States would "be responsible for the consequences of all aspects of this criminal adventure".
    It said it believes that "the blood of this great martyr... will have many blessings for the great nation of Iran and other freedom-seekers of the world."
    Related:Tens of thousands rally in Iran capital against US 'crimes'
    Iran and 'free nations of region' to avenge general's killing: Rouhani



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    Writer Gabriel Matzneff. FR24 News/FilesPARIS: Prosecutors on Friday opened a rape investigation into the author Gabriel Matzneff, a day after the publication of a book detailing his sexual relationship with a girl of 14 over three decades ago.
    The case has attracted huge interest in France, which is only now beginning to scrutinise attitudes after decades of what is seen by some as an overly permissive attitude towards sexual exploitation of women and paedophilia.
    The probe was launched after an examination of the book, Le Consentement (Consent), published on Thursday, where author Vanessa Springora describes a sexual relationship she had with Matzneff in the mid-1980s when he was 36 years her senior, Paris prosecutor Remy Heitz said in a statement.
    Related: Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan accused of taking part in gang raping journalist
    Heitz said the inquiry would focus on "rapes committed against a minor" aged under 15.
    In Consent, Springora, 47, now a leading publisher, describes how Matzneff seduced her at the age of 14 and how this left lasting scars.
    In the mid-1970s, he published a notorious essay called "Those Less than 16"Matzneff, an essay writer long admired by some in French literary circles, never made any secret of his preference for *** with adolescent girls and boys.
    In the mid-1970s, he published a notorious essay called "Les Moins de Seize Ans" ("Those Less than 16").
    'All other victims'Springora had indicated she did not intend to bring a criminal complaint against Matzneff. But the Paris prosecutors used their power to open an investigation of their own accord.
    Read more: French theatre director quits after rape claim
    Heitz said that beyond the events described by Springora, the investigation "will work to identify all other eventual victims who could have been subjected to crimes of the same nature in France or abroad".
    In France, it is against the law to have a sexual relationship with anyone under the age of 15.
    Andréa Bescond on December 27 slammed French journalist Bernard Pivot, 84, for defending criminal behaviour and saying "in the 70s and 80s, literature came before morals".It is possible that investigations into Springora's evidence could be restricted by the statute of limitations, which in 2018 was extended to 30 from 20 years for this kind of crime but is not retroactive.
    The book comes in the age of #MeToo as France wrestles with a series of accusations by women who say they were exploited by men who often held positions of power.
    Vanessa Springora's book, 'Le Consentement,' as seen on January 2, 2020. AFP/Martin BureauIn one of the most prominent recent cases, French actress Adele Haenel accused film director Christophe Ruggia of constantly harassing her from the age of 12 to 15. She has since filed a complaint against him.
    And the controversy has intensified around French-Polish film director Roman Polanski, a fugitive from US justice since 1978 when he admitted to statutory rape of a 13 year-old, after he brought out his new film, An Officer and a Spy.
    "No, this is not me, this is not what we experienced together and you know it," said the writerInterestingly, actress and dancer Andréa Bescond on December 27 slammed French journalist Bernard Pivot, 84, for defending criminal behaviour and saying "in the 70s and 80s, literature came before morals".
    Bescond responded by saying: "We were passive accomplices, without any moral, we were the products of a sad time, we should have reacted."
    'Not what we experienced'Matzneff has denied any wrongdoing and in a lengthy statement sent to the L'Express magazine claimed that there had been an "exceptional love" between him and Springora, and that he did not "deserve the ugly portrait" that had been painted of him.
    "No, this is not me, this is not what we experienced together and you know it," said the writer, now 83, denouncing a book that he says tries to portray him as "a pervert, a manipulator and a predator".
    Read more: #MeToo and the worldwide reckoning it brought in 2017
    In 2013, Matzneff was awarded the Renaudot prize for his essays on international affairs and philosophy, an award one member of the jury has now conceded was a mistake.
    "Aged 14, you are not supposed to have a 50-year-old man waiting for you when you leave school, you are not supposed to live in a hotel with him, or find yourself in his bed … when you should be having a snack.""It is clear that he would not have got the prize for one of his intimate journals," jury member Frederic Beigbeder told the Parisien daily. "This prize was a blunder."
    Also read: Helen Mirren praises #MeToo, young women for 'taking control'
    Springora, in her book, writes: "Aged 14, you are not supposed to have a 50-year-old man waiting for you when you leave school, you are not supposed to live in a hotel with him, or find yourself in his bed … when you should be having a snack."
    Separately, journalist Lauren Collins shared a report that stated Matzneff has been receiving public aid from a fund for artists facing financial challenges.
    "Pedophile writer Gabriel Matzneff has been getting thousands of dollars a year from a state fund for artists in financial difficulty," Collins wrote.
    Ahead of the book's publication, French ministers rounded on Matzneff, with Culture Minister Franck Riester saying "having a literary aura is not a guarantee of impunity."
    Related:France targets sexual harassment with on-the-spot fines
    #ExposeYourPig: French women name and shame harassers
    220,000 women sexually harassed on public transport in France


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    Hours after dropping his new song, Justin Beiber sent his fan into frenzy with an Instagram post.
    Bieber on Friday released new solo music – for the first time since 2016 – and fans can’t get enough of his new song titled Yummy.
    Hours later, the singer shared a video clip on his Instagram account with his 124 million followers.
    While fans were already excited to finally hear Yummy, his "WUV YOU GUYTH WIF ALL MY HAWWTTT” took the excitement to a whole new level.
    "WUV YOU GUYTH WIF ALL MY HAWWTTT‘ hit me hard since he hasn’t said that in ages," a fan said on Twitter.
    “WUV YOU GUYTH WIF ALL MY HAWWT” I’M ACTUALLY CRYIN RN DON’T TOUCH ME I LOVE THIS MAN SO MUCH WITH ALL MY HAWWT," said another.



    While expressing the hope that fans are loving his new song, The 25-year old singer asked them to  follow him on TikTok too.






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    New Pakistan cricket head coach Misbah-ul-Haq (pictured here) has stressed that fitness will be paramount as he tries to lift the national team's standards.—File photoKARACHI: Pakistan's cricket board on Friday warned the national players to meet fitness standards or lose up to 15 percent of their salary, as officials seek to address the team's fall in the international rankings.
    Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in England last year, and won only one of their six Test matches.
    They also fared badly in one-day internationals, winning just nine of their 25 and just one of their ten Twenty20 internationals, leaving the team as low as seventh in Tests and sixth in ODIs.
    They did manage to cling to their world number one rankings in Twenty20 internationals – but by just one point.
    New head coach Misbah-ul-Haq had stressed fitness will be paramount as he tries to lift standards.
    "All the available centrally contracted players will attend the two-day testing on January 6 and 7 in Lahore and any player failing to meet the minimum fitness requirements will be fined 15 percent of his monthly retainer," said a Pakistan Cricket Board release Friday.
    The cut will be maintained until the player gets fit again, it said.
    Any player failing consecutive tests "will risk the chances of retaining his central contract category and may face demotion," warned the PCB.
    The fitness tests will cover fat analysis, strength, endurance, speed endurance and cross-fit, and will carry equal weightage.
    Currently 19 top players are under contract in A, B and C categories and get monthly salaries ranging from 1.1 million to 0.5 million rupees based on their contract.
    Pakistan are scheduled to play three Twenty20 internationals and two Tests at home against Bangladesh starting later this month, but pending clearance from Bangladesh Board.


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    Geo.tv/Files Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed the Modi-led government Friday saying that India’s fascist regime is engaging in violence against Kashmiris while the world remains silent.
    “How long will the world remain silent while the fascist extremist Modi regime indulges in state terrorism?” he said.
    Tensions reached a new high between India and Pakistan after August 5, 2019 when India scrapped the special status of occupied Kashmir (IoK). It has been almost six months and the curfew imposed on the disputed territory continues.
    Also read: PM Imran meets COAS to discuss on-going situation in country
    The valley has been under a strict military-enforced curfew as Indian authorities block communication services and restrict freedom of travel. 
    CAA intensifies conflict between India and Pakistan India passed a new law a couple of days ago that grants citizenship to religious minorities fleeing from Muslim-majority countries — Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh — but excludes Muslim immigrants.
    The new legislation, known as the Citizenship Amendment Bill, is an amendment to India’s Citizenship Act 1955. It proposes to grant nationality to Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhist, Jains and Parsis, who arrived in India before 2015 but not Muslims. 
    Thousands of people--who see the law as anti-Muslim--have taken to the streets in India against the CAA triggering violent unrest. A southern state imposed curbs on public gatherings to pre-empt further demonstrations. 
    Many university students who were protesting against the bill were arrested by the authorities as well.
    President Arif Alvi on December 16 expressed outrage at the brutal tactics being adopted by Indian government to crush students protesting against CAA in the capital New Delhi.
    Read more: PM Imran warns India of 'befitting response' in case of false flag operation
    In a message posted on the social networking platform Twitter, the president shared a video of an unidentified girl who, in the video, narrates the ordeal of a group of girls beaten with sticks by the police on Sunday at a mosque inside the Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi.
    Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also said that Modi's controversial anti-Muslim citizenship law had split India into "two schools of thoughts" and exposed the Indian government's "Hindutva" mindset.


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    There is no dearth of policing in the country right now wherein every Tom, Dick and Harry has come to believe that their opinion is the Bible, and it gives them the right to go around shoving their stunted opinions down people's throats.
    Well, guess what all you pseudo-policemen, we have had enough of your verbal (and mental) diarrhea aimed at directing how we live our lives.
    © ANI
    Why this sudden surge of emotions you ask? Well get this. At a religious function being held in Begusarai recently, Union Minister and Bihar MP Giriraj Singh made a shocking comment when he said that convent-taught students who go abroad start eating beef because missionary schools don't imbibe Indian “sanskaar” in them.
    © BCCL
    Here's what he said exactly, "I say this because it has been seen that at schools run by missionaries, children from well-off families excel academically, go on to have successful careers... but when they go abroad they eat beef. Why? This is because we have not inculcated 'sanskaar' (tradition) in them.”
    Err, are you serious sir?
    © BCCL
    Not just that, the old man didn't stop until he suggested why teaching the Bhagavad Gita and Hanuman Chalisa should be made mandatory in private schools because obviously that's where we can find all the anti-nationals.
    It's appalling to watch these top ministers and public representatives make such drastic comments about what people eat and how it defines them. 

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    Well, it's 2020 and people are still crazy about the show Friends like they were in 2002. And, since it's finally the year that was referenced in the show back in 2004, everyone, obviously, is even more excited.
    Remember Emma's first birthday party where Ross and Rachel were recording a video to give to their daughter in 2020? And how Chandler and Monica were really impatient because they wanted to leave for their weekend getaway?
    Let's recap what Chandler said -

    This also inspired a great New Year's Eve plan, because, of course.
    If you start S10E04 of Friends at 11:48 PM on December 31st, you'll begin the year with Chandler saying, "Hi, Emma. It's the year 2020. Are you still enjoying your nap?"
    — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) December 29, 2019 While it's a little too late for this plan now, but it's finally 2020 and Emma herself is here to tell everyone she's woken up.
    Noelle Sheldon, who played Emma, shared a hilariously photoshopped picture of herself with the best caption ever to commemorate the new year.
    View this post on Instagram Just woke up from the best nap of all time, happy 2020!! (ft. my poorly done photoshop) Hope everyone has an excellent year full of family, friends, and laughter!!
    A post shared by Noelle Sheldon (@noelle.sheldon) on Jan 1, 2020 at 3:53pm PST
    She wrote, "Just woke up from the best nap of all time, happy 2020!!"
    I bet it was the best nap ever and Chandler would be happy to know she's finally awake.

    Emma was played by a set of twins, Noelle and her sister Cali, and even Cali is excited she's finally up.

    And, Friends fans are sure that this caption is an instant classic.


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    Ronaldo vs Messi, Messi vs Ronaldo...for football fans, the debate is as ageless and classic as the debate on which tastes better, Coca Cola or Pepsi. There's no clear cut answer to this conundrum.
    © Giphy
    Say what you will about the two, you simply cannot dismiss one thing - that as far as style is concerned, he has a leg up over the little maestro. From some really zany hairstyles to insanely pricey and rare watches, the man seems to have a penchant for the finer things in life.
    © Instagram/cristiano
    In fact, we did a quick check, and it turns out, Cristiano has a soft spot for timepieces. Who knew that the Juventus forward would be a bona fide horologist?
    © Instagram/cristiano
    The latest watch that he was spotted wearing, a piece that he recently gifted himself, is truly a thing to behold. The particular watch that he is wearing is the GMT Master Ice from Rolex, the most expensive watch they offer.
    © Reuters
    Made entirely from 18 karat white gold, the watch's face is embellished with numerous tiny diamonds. There are real diamonds on the strap as well - all in all, Cristiano is carrying about 30 carats of diamonds just on his wrist.
    © Instagram/rolexenthusiastsociety
    The watch, in its most rudimentary form, is a classic and is more familiar to commoners as the GMT Master II, or the Pepsi watch as it is known, thanks to its red and blue bezels.
    © Rolex
    The Master Ice, apart from being one heck of a way to flex some style muscles, is also a very capable watch, considering its bedazzled glory. Being a watch with Rolex's 2186 calibre, it has a self-winding mechanical movement and has been certified as a chronograph. 
    The watch is also capable of working flawlessly well and precise, even at a depth of 100 metres. Considering how most watches conk out at a depth beyond 50 metres, this is quite impressive.
    © Rolex
    The price of all this sophistication and panache? Well, it's expensive. Very expensive, actually. The watch retails for about $485,350, or Rs 3,49,000 (that's Rs 3 Crore and 49 Lakh). Add about 30 per cent for the cumulative import duties, cess charges and other tariffs, and you are looking at an eye-watering figure of Rs 4.5 Crore, which still is a conservative estimation.
    © Hodinkee
    For that amount of money, you can easily afford a 6 bedroom villa in Delhi, considering that you play your cards right. Heck, you can even buy a small island off the coast of Scotland, for that amount and still have lakhs to spare. We kid you not, the island of Little Ross, in the United Kingdom, is listed for just over $425,000. 
    © Wiki Commons
    That being said, we would actually go for the watch. A piece that flashy and elegant, at the same time? Definitely the watch.

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    Multi-tasking oils are elixirs that can get a lot done when it comes to your skin in just a few drops. And here's the thing, oils aren't just for dry skin, they work well for any skin type as long as you know which oil will work best for you.
    1. Give Your Skin A Natural Glow
    © Instagram/Kartik Aaryan
    Essential oil is good for you even if your skin comes under oily or combination skin type. Mix an essential oil like Bio-Oil with regular moisturiser to get a concoction that'll give you a natural sheen.
    2. Nourish Your Lips
    © Disney
    Winter season has the tendency of drying up your lips, and also make your lips flaky and chapped. An easy solution is to add essential oil to your skin routine and apply it on your lips. Try jojoba oil, almond oil or apricot kernel oil.
    3. Tame The Frizz
    © Gettyimages
    Hair gets frizzy no matter the season for different reasons. But what tames the frizz is binding oil that won't let your strands get affected by the humidity in the air. You could try jasmine-scented Argan oil or lemon and Ylang Ylang oil.
    4. Get Rid Of Acne Scars
    © Gettyimages
    If you're someone with acne scars that refuse to leave your skin, adding an essential oil that has properties to fix skin discolouration will help get rid of your acne scars with consistent use. 

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    If 'travelling' or anything along the lines of exploration and adventure happens to be on your list of New Year's resolutions in 2020, you ought to start packing your bags ASAP, because our beautiful southern neighbour, Sri Lanka is feeling too generous and has put into place a scheme that will allow Indians to get visa on arrival free of cost!
    © Twitter/the heavendairy
    Stellar news, right? But there's a catch, of course. This offer is valid for a limited time and shall expire post 30th April 2020.
    Thousands of Indians visit Sri Lanka every year, and have to pay as much as Rs 2,400 as visa fee upon arriving in the island country.
    © Twitter/Rahul Roy
    The good gesture has been extended following a dip in the country's tourism sector following the Easter attacks last year. In an attempt to revive tourism, the Sri Lankan government granted free visas to 49 countries, including India.
    © Twitter/theheavendairy
    Now, since we have passed on the necessary information to you, it's time that you follow up on the update and make the most of this offer. 
    What better way to kick start the year than exploring a new country and rejuvenate before 2020 decides to come at you full force?

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    Yesteryears singer Anuradha Paudwal recently grabbed headlines after a 45-year-old Kerala woman named Karmala claimed to be her biological daughter. Yes, you heard it right. But guess what, the lady in question isn't interested in reuniting with her mother. Instead, she has demanded Rs 50 crore as compensation.
    According to an Indian Express report, Karmala claims that Anuradha and Arun are her biological parents and they gave her to Ponnachan and Agnes when she was just four-days-old.
    “About four-five years ago, my foster father Ponnachan confessed on his deathbed that my biological mother was actually Anuradha Paudwal. I was told that I was four days old when I was handed over to my foster parents. Ponnachan, who was posted in the Army in Maharashtra at the time, was friends with Anuradha. Later, he got a transfer to Kerala,” Karmala said.
    After her father confided in her, Karmala reportedly tried to contact the singer over the phone several times but she found herself blocked after a while.
    After this incident surfaced on the internet, fans of the singer started to react and called out Karmala for being a fraud and said that she is doing all of this to get money and gain some popularity. Check out the reactions below: 
    Waah Beti Waah.. Matlab maa nahi chaahiye, 50 crore chaahiye #AnuradhaPaudwal #FraudDaughter https://t.co/2uFWMp9p6o
    — Hindustani Bhau (@hindustanibhaau) January 3, 2020 A 45 year old lady is claiming to be singer Anuradha Paudwal's daughter and asking for a 50 cr compensation. Sounds total fraud. People can say and do anything to extract money!
    — Savitha (@SavithaKartha) January 3, 2020 Definitely fraud. What was she doing all these years?
    — DarkKnight (@iamshinerk) January 3, 2020 Gain popularity too
    — Narindar Kumarð®ð³ (@Narindar01) January 3, 2020 What's in a relation when it's being weighed in monetary terms? At most she could get a declaration under Specific Relief Act like Shekhar Tiwari did. Sometimes you lose a lot when you win such a battle.
    — Singh (@AdvVikramSingh) January 2, 2020 However, Anuradha has refuted all such baseless claims. In a DNA report, she is quoted saying, “I don't clarify idiotic statements made by a****s! It's below my dignity. Thanks for your concern." 
    Anuradha's spokesperson also said, "This girl (Karmala) is a psycho. Anuradha's daughter Kavita was born in 1974 so Karmala's claims are false. This girl (Karmala) is mentioning Anuradha's husband but she doesn't even know that he passed away a while back and if Karmala is Anuradha's daughter, she should give Anuradha money and not demand 50 crores."
    What do you think of this incident? Let us know in the comments section below.

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    For a young kid who took up the beautiful game to overcome his humble beginnings and find purpose in life, Cristiano Ronaldo has come a long way to establish himself as one of the greats to have ever graced football. The Portuguese star has been rewriting history books for over a decade and, despite his age, he is giving no sign of slowing down. 
    The five-time Ballon d'Or winner might have moved away from star-studded Real Madrid, but he continues to produce magical moments in a bid to take Italian giants Juventus to ultimate glory. But, despite breaking numerous records last year, 2019 was not a memorable one for the Portugal captain. 
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    The 34-year-old saw Virgil van Dijk win the UEFA Player Of The Year Award before watching his arch-nemesis Lionel Messi clinch a record sixth Ballon d'Or trophy in Paris last year. As he finished third in the Ballon d'Or list, the only consolation for Ronaldo was the Serie A's best player honour last year. 
    But, it's a new year and, those who know Ronaldo would agree that the Juventus striker is not the one to back down. From most hat-tricks in Champions League to leading goal-scorer in international football, here's a look at five records that Ronaldo can break in 2020 to reclaim his lost glory: 
    Most Champions League Titles © Reuters
    The Portuguese footballer will be eager to propel Juventus to their third Champions League title (their first since 1995-96 season) when they begin their Round of 16 journey against Lyon in February. If Juventus manage to win Europe's biggest club competition this season, it will be the sixth time when Ronaldo emerges as the Champions League winner. 
    The Juventus striker won his fifth Champions League title, playing for Real Madrid, when 'Los Blancos' edged past Jurgen Klop's Liverpool in the 2018 final. He is now just one title away from matching the heroics of Francisco Gento, who currently holds the record for most Champions League final wins, recorded between 1956 and 1966 for Real Madrid.
    Most Goals In European Championship © Reuters
    Apart from Champions League, the 34-year-old also has a great opportunity to become the leading goal-scorer in European Championships. Representing Portugal, Ronaldo has already scored nine goals for his country which has put him on level terms with Michel Platini as Euro's top goal-scorer. 
    With the UEFA Euro 2020 group stage slated to begin from 12th June with Italy taking on Turkey in Rome, Ronaldo will be eager to get his name on the scoresheet to steer clear of Platini when he takes the field against Germany in Portugal's opening match on 20th June.
    Most Champions League Hat-tricks © Reuters
    Scoring a hat-trick in Champions League is nothing new to Ronaldo. Last March, it was Ronaldo's hat-trick that allowed Juventus to overturn a two-goal deficit in the second-leg against Athletico Madrid and propelled them into the Champions League Round of 16. It was Ronaldo's eighth hat-trick in the competition - a joint-record he currently holds alongside Messi. 
    Losing the Ballon d'Or to his biggest rival last year, Ronaldo will be looking forward to beating Messi to a Champions League treble this year, which will allow him to claim bragging rights for some time to come.
    Top-Scorer In English, Spanish & Italian Top Flights © Reuters
    For someone who began his career with Sporting Lisbon, Ronaldo has come a long way to dominate top-flight competitions in three different countries. Under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo took the footballing world by storm with a sensational, trophy-winning stint at Manchester United where he also emerged as the league's top goal-scorer. 
    After ruling English Premier League charts, Ronaldo went on to taste more success with Real Madrid in Spain's top-flight competition La Liga where his unmatched goal-scoring streak enthralled a packed Santiago Bernabeu for years. With his ongoing stint at Juventus, Ronaldo has a great opportunity to become the first player in history to finish as the leading goal-scorer in the English, Spanish and Italian top-flight competitions. 
    With 10 goals to his name, Ronaldo is currently joint-fourth in the Serie A goal-scoring charts behind Joao Pedro (11), Romelu Lukaku (12) and Ciro Immobile (17). But, if the Portuguese phenom manages to finish the season as the Italian league's top-scorer, he will have a chance to etch his name in the history books for a record that will take some doing to be matched, let alone shattered. 
    Leading Goal-Scorer In International Football © Reuters
    Ali Daei is not the name that comes to mind when anyone talks about the leading goal-scorer of all time in international football. A striker and captain of his side, Daei played for prominent clubs including Bayern Munich and scored 109 goals for Iran - a record that still stands tall.
    While Daei played his last game for Iran in 2006, Ronaldo, fourteen years later, is mighty close to dethroning the Iranian from the top spot. The Portugal forward has 99 goals to his name and will be raring to go all guns blazing for his country this year in a bid to become the top international marksman of all time.

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    Reason behind why Kendall Jenner does not wish to disclose her relationshipKendall Jenner answered fans burning questions regarding her and ex Ben Simmons. According to a report in TMZ, the ex-couple were seen entering a New Year’s Eve party at Attico in downtown Philadelphia.
    The reports reveal that the pair partied all night with Ben's basketball player's teammates, and stayed well past 12.
    Kendall Jenner has become well known for her on-and-off-again relationship with Ben. Peoples reported on her relationship status back in May of 2019, confirming their split. 
    A source revealed back then, "They're on a break. The relationship ran its course. She’s spending time with her friends and back to being in fun mode."
    Kendall has never been one to publicly disclose her personal life, unlike the rest of her family, and before her breakup became official, the star told Vogue Australia, "I got a glimpse of how my sisters dealt with (the attention( and it’s cool to learn from that,” she had said.
    “For me, a lot of things are very special and very sacred, like my friends and relationships, and I personally think that bringing things into the public makes everything so much messier,” Kendall added.


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    England's Rory Burns walks off after losing his wicket. Photo: Reuters  In an age of sport science, expert physical conditioning and meticulous planning, watching Test cricketers clumsily kick a soccer ball around as they warm up defies belief.
    Not only because they look as if they are going hurt themselves, but because that is often what happens as their child-like enthusiasm for a kick-about clashes with the tenets of professional sport.
    The latest casualty is Rory Burns, England’s opening batsman who top scored in the first Test against South Africa but who will now return home with a serious ankle injury, missing out on the rest of the four-match series.
    He hurt ligaments on Thursday trying to kick the ball away as his captain Joe Root bore down on him.
    It came only 24 hours after Ollie Pope had taken angry exception to a crunching tackle from teammate Matt Parkinson that in a real game of football might have earned the leg spinner a red card.
    "If you look at what football does, the benefits from a psychological and fun point of view are outstripped by the dangers from it, but we will discuss that. I am not coming in with an iron rod right now," said Ashley Giles — a year ago when he was appointed the new England director of cricket.
    But England have now added yet another name to a growing list of soccer casualties.
    Just over a year ago, Jonny Bairstow lost his place as wicketkeeper on a tour of Sri Lanka after damaging ankle ligaments in a kick-about.
    A decade ago, then England coach Andy Flower banned the warm-up soccer routine after Joe Denly damaged a knee because of an unwieldy tackle before a one-day international match against Australia at The Oval.
    Like Bairstow, Denly is on tour in South Africa and might have offered some caution, as might have James Anderson, who turned his ankle playing soccer on tour in New Zealand in 2008.
    Opponents South African can relate. Ace bowler Vernon Philander was out for eight months after he damaged his ankle in a pre-match kick-about in India.
    But South Africa also still continue to play an awkward version of a rondo, where a few players in the middle of a circle of others try to intercept a soccer ball being passed between the players on the outer ring.
    Australia’s culture is reflected in their choice of touch rugby rather than soccer to get the blood flowing.
    But this proved even costlier. In was during such a game that Glenn McGrath stood on a stray cricket ball left on the outfield at Edgbaston and ripped the ligaments in his right ankle, changing the course of the Ashes in 2005.


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    Prime Minister Imran Khan, in an old video that has resurfaced recently, revealed that he was offered to work in Bollywood by renowned Indian actor Dev Anand. However, he rejected to do so. 
    During an interview in a TV show titled India Questions, in 2006, PM Imran was quizzed about having thought of joining Bollywood. 
    To this, he replied with a grin stating, ”You won't believe it, I was asked by one great Indian actor who we all used to look up to. Who in fact, even turned up in England to ask me to act in a film. But you know I was puzzled."
    The premier then raised questions about who made him the intriguing offer, and why did he turn it down. 
    At first, PM Imran didn’t reveal the name and said, "I won't name him because it'll be embarrassing." 
    However, the 1992 World Cup victor skipper, on insistence confirmed that it was none other than Dev Anand. 
    “But for me, it's strange. Just because I'm playing cricket, how can I become an actor? It makes no sense to me," he said. 
    PM Imran also shared, “In fact, Ismael Merchant once asked me to act in a film. But again, I was always puzzled, how can I act? I couldn't even act in a school play, forget about going into films."
    The incident has also been mentioned in Dev Anand’s 2007 autobiography Romancing with Life.


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    Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday performed the groundbreaking of Allama Iqbal Industrial Zone in Faisalabad which is part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). 
    According to PM's Focal Person on Digital Media, Dr Arsalan Khalid, it was the "first groundbreaking of an industrial estate under CPEC".
    Khalid stated that the industrial city "will create 300,000 jobs in the next five years".
    "It will attract Rs400 billion worth of investments in automobiles, textiles, food processing, pharmaceuticals, engineering and construction industries," he said.
    Shelter home inaugurated PM Imran inaugurates Panagah in Faislabad. Photo: Radio PakistanEarlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated a shelter home in Faisalabad during his one-day visit to the city.
    Also read: PM Imran pays surprise visit to Rawalpindi hospital, shelter home
    “The inauguration is part of PM’s on going drive of providing shelter to homeless. In addition to regular shelter homes, temporary shelters have been erected to protect poor from freezing winter,” said the Prime Minister Office in a statement on social media.
    The inauguration comes after PM Imran on Sunday directed the chief ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab to provide temporary shelters to the homeless who cannot be accommodated in the existing Panagahs amid cold weather.
    PM Imran had inaugurated the first shelter for the homeless in Lahore last year. The government has set up similar Panagahs to provide food and a roof for the poor.


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    The Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus is coming soon in Pakistan. Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus expected retail price in Pakistan will be approximately Rs. 184,999.
    Below you will find the special features and specifications associated with the Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus.
    Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus FeaturesSamsung Galaxy S11 Plus SpecificationsOperating SystemAndroid v10 (Q)Display6.9 inches (17.53 cm) bezel-less display with punch-hole displayCorning Gorilla Glass ProtectionPerformanceSamsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 Octa core Processor8 GB RAM128 GB internal storage, Non-Expandable MemoryCamera108 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras10 MP Front CameraBattery5000 mAh battery with Fast ChargingWireless ChargingConnectivityDual SIM: Nano + Nano (Hybrid) with VoLTE supportSIM1: Supports 4G, 3GSIM2: Supports 4G, 3GSpecial FeaturesOn-screen Fingerprint SensorFace Unlock3.5 mm headphone jack presentThe Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus price mentioned above may be different from actual rates in the market. Please visit your nearest mobile shops to verify the price of the Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus in Pakistan.

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    Former Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. Photo: FilePARIS: The world reacted with alarm on Friday after top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike in Iraq, with leaders appealing for restraint.
    The assassination was praised by US President Donald Trump´s Republicans but elsewhere there were warnings of the danger it could inflame regional tensions.
    Following are some of the reactions from around the world:
    'Severe revenge'"Martyrdom was the reward for his ceaseless efforts in all these years," Iran´s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Twitter, declaring three days of mourning.
    "With him gone, God willing, his work and his path will not be stopped, but severe revenge awaits the criminals who bloodied their foul hands with his blood and other martyrs´ in last night´s incident."
    Khamenei called Soleimani the "international face of the resistance" and said he was killed by "the most cruel of those on earth".
    All people who back the resistance would be his "avengers".
    "The lack of our devoted and dear general is bitter, but continuing the fight and achieving final victory will embitter the murderers and criminals even more."
    'Price of killing Americans'"In a display of resolve and strength, we struck the leader of those attacking our sovereign US territories," top House of Representatives Republican Kevin McCarthy said in a statement.
    "Wow - the price of killing and injuring Americans has just gone up drastically," Senator Lindsey Graham, a close confidant of Trump, wrote on Twitter.
    'Adventurist step'"The killing of Soleimani... was an adventurist step that will increase tensions throughout the region," the Russian foreign ministry was quoted as saying by news agencies RIA Novosti and TASS.
    "Soleimani served the cause of protecting Iran´s national interests with devotion. We express our sincere condolences to the Iranian people."
    'Dangerous escalation'The killing of Soleimani risks provoking a "dangerous escalation of violence", US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
    "America -- and the world -- cannot afford to have tensions escalate to the point of no return."
    "President Trump just tossed a stick of dynamite into a tinderbox," former vice president Joe Biden said in a statement.
    "Iran will surely respond. We could be on the brink of a major conflict across the Middle East."
    'Appeal for restraint'"China has always opposed the use of force in international relations," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a press briefing.
    "We urge the relevant sides, especially the United States, to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid further escalating tensions."
    He said Iraq´s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected.
    China, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, is a key partner of Iran and major buyer of the country´s oil.
    'Spark a devastating war'Iraq´s caretaker prime minister Adel Abdel Mahdi said the US strike, which also killed an Iraqi commander, was an "aggression" that would "spark a devastating war".
    "The assassination of an Iraqi military commander in an official post is an aggression against the country of Iraq, its state, its government and its people," he said in a statement.
    Abdel Mahdi said the strike was a "flagrant violation of the conditions authorising the presence of US troops" on Iraqi soil.
    'World more dangerous'"We have woken up to a more dangerous world," France´s Europe Minister Amelie de Montchalin told French radio, saying President Emmanuel Macron would consult soon with players in the region.
    "In such operations, when can see an escalation is under way, but what we want above all is stability and de-escalation," Montchalin said.
    "All of France´s efforts... in all parts of the world aim to ensure that we are creating the conditions for peace or at least stability," she added.
    "Our role is not to take sides, but to talk with everyone," Montchalin said.
    'Cowardly aggression'The Syrian government accused Washington of trying to fuel conflict in the Middle East.
    Syria is "certain that this cowardly US aggression... will only strengthen determination to follow in the path of the resistance´s martyred leaders," a foreign ministry official was quoted as saying by the state news agency SANA.
    'Divine victory'Iraqis who have demonstrated for months against a government they see as beholden to Iran broke into song and dance after the US strike.
    "Oh Qasem Soleimani, this is a divine victory," they cheered in Baghdad´s iconic Tahrir Square, the epicentre of their movement.
    "This is God´s revenge for the blood of those killed," one added, after nearly 460 people were killed in violence that many demonstrators have blamed on Iran-backed security forces.


  19. ADMIN
    The buying rate of the Australian Dollar in the open market was Rs 107.88 while the selling rate of the Australian Dollar (AUD) was Rs 108.24 in Pakistan on January 03, 2020
    Below you can see the rates of the last seven days for the Australian Dollar compared to the Pakistani Rupee.
    DateSymbolBuyingSelling02 January, 2020AUD to PKR108.46108.8731 December, 2019AUD to PKR108.46108.8230 December, 2019AUD to PKR107.76108.1229 December, 2019AUD to PKR107.26107.6128 December, 2019AUD to PKR107.08107.4427 December, 2019AUD to PKR106.78107.1924 December, 2019AUD to PKR106.78107.19

  20. ADMIN
    Deepika Padukone won the world's heart at the song launch of her movie Chhapaak. Her film proved to become a voice in the dark abyss of silence, that acid attack survivors battle against, on a daily basis. 
    Deepika was seen  holding up acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal, who could be seen slowly breaking down as the title track progressed. 
    The star seemed to have trouble holding herself up during the performance too. Her heartfelt reaction and consolation of Laxmi won fans' hearts, and not only that, but her reactions were deeply applauded.
    During a previous interview, Deepika stated that Chhapaak isn't a biopic but tells 'the story of her (Malti's) journey, struggle, triumph and the human spirit.'
    Check out a video from the event below





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    Selena Gomez had an amazing 2019, away from all the media glare. 
    The star who was recovering after a kidney transplant, did manage to steer clear from the limelight, while also keeping her fans updated regarding her life through social media.
    If you are wondering how the Lose You To Love Me songstress spent 2019, be sure to get surprised as she did have a pretty unusual year.
    Selena, in her first Instagram post of 2020, revealed what the last year comprised of and it is none other than her majorly ‘third-wheeling.’
    There were card games, trips, friends' weddings, and a lot of third wheeling, the singer declared. "2019 year of being the third wheel.. I loved it," she wrote on one photo from July.
    The singer then uploaded almost a five-minute long video, capturing everything she achieved during 2019, and we have it all covered.
    Here's how Selena third-wheeled all through 2019Selena hung out with her BFF Taylor Swift and her cat Benjamin Button at the latter's house.
     Currently, the singer is anticipating and working towards the release of her album RARE scheduled on January 10. 


  22. ADMIN
    Photo: FileTEHRAN: Oil prices soared more than four percent Friday following news that the US had killed a top Iranian general, fanning fresh fears of a conflict in the crude-rich region, with Tehran warning of retaliation.
    The head of Iran´s Quds Force, Qasem Soleimani, was hit in an attack on Baghdad´s international airport early Friday, according to Hashed al-Shaabi, a powerful Iraqi paramilitary force linked to Tehran.
    Brent surged 4.4 percent to $69.16 and WTI jumped 4.3 percent to $63.84 as investors grow increasingly worried about the effects of a possible flare-up in the tinderbox Middle East on supplies of the commodity. Both contracts later pared the gains but remained well up.
    "This is more than just bloodying Iran´s nose," said AxiTrader´s Stephen Innes. "This is an aggressive show of force and an outright provocation that could trigger another Middle East war."
    Also read: Iran and 'free nations of region' to avenge general's killing: Rouhani
    The killing of Soleimani is a dramatic escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran and comes after a pro-Iran mob this week laid siege to the US embassy in Iraq following deadly American air strikes on the hardline Hashed faction.
    The attack on the embassy highlighted new strains in the US-Iraqi relationship, which officials from both countries have described to AFP as the "coldest" in years.
    Oil prices saw a record surge in September after attacks on two Saudi Arabian facilities briefly slashed output in the world´s top exporter by half, with Trump blaming Iran for the attack and previous other blasts on tankers in the Gulf last year.
    'A less safe world'The crisis also comes as tensions between the US and North Korea worsen, with Kim Jong Un declaring a self-imposed moratorium on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile tests had ended, with US talks going nowhere.
    "We are waking up to a less safe world than it was only hours ago, especially if we combine this with simmering tension in the Korean peninsula," Innes added.
    The drama sent investors rushing for the hills and safe-haven units rallied with the yen up 0.7 percent against the dollar and gold climbing 1.4 percent towards $1,600 and a near seven-year high.
    Also read: Searches for 'World War 3' spike as world reacts to killing of Iranian general
    High-risk currencies retreated against the greenback, with South Korea´s won down 0.6 percent, Australia´s dollar off 0.4 percent and the South African rand down more than one percent.
    Equities were mixed, having been rallying for the second day of the year on China-US trade optimism. Hong Kong fell 0.3 percent, Shanghai ended down 0.1 percent and Singapore retreated 0.7 percent, while Mumbai eased 0.5 percent.
    But there were gains in Sydney, Seoul, Wellington, Manila and Taipei. Regional energy firms were the big winners, with Santos surging more than two percent in Sydney and while Hong Kong-listed PetroChina climbed more than three percent.
    Markets had all been well up before news of the strike, thanks to ongoing optimism fuelled by the China-US trade agreement, looser central bank monetary policies and easing Brexit worries.
    "Investors are worried that the situation in Iran will worsen, since there could be some retaliation," said Steven Leung at Mizuho Bank. "People will want to cut risk ahead of the weekend. Stocks have rallied a lot in the past month or so, so any bad news flow is a reason to take profit."


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    Gerard Butler is in India. Now, a lot of Hollywood celebs visit India, and do the usual touristy things, and people go 'let them be' - rightfully so, but we couldn't do it in this case because of the sheer degree of 'desiness' the '300' star has embraced in terms of his outfits and accessories.
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gerard Butler (@gerardbutler) on Dec 31, 2019 at 7:28am PST
    He started off with his own version of Suryanamaskar (hey, he's paying obeisance to the sun and it does have a devotional vibe so don't @ me), and then went on to embrace the other quintessentially desi elements such as marigold maalas and cosy chaddars.
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gerard Butler Ukraine ðºð¦ (@mr_gerrybutler) on Jan 1, 2020 at 12:44pm PST
      View this post on Instagram A post shared by GerardButler.MyGod (@gerardbutler.mygod) on Dec 29, 2019 at 2:02pm PST
    Looks like he went ahead and offered prayers to Lord Shiva as well, judging by his Tilak
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gerard Butler Ukraine ðºð¦ (@mr_gerrybutler) on Jan 2, 2020 at 12:31am PST
      View this post on Instagram A post shared by GerardButler.MyGod (@gerardbutler.mygod) on Jan 1, 2020 at 5:52am PST
    Just look at that intensity, will you?
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gerard Butler ðª (@gerardbutler.ig) on Dec 31, 2019 at 9:57am PST
    It does look like a spiritual tour, and we're just glad he had a good time.
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by GerardButler.MyGod (@gerardbutler.mygod) on Jan 1, 2020 at 5:51am PST
    He also met Yash Birla at Rishikesh.
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Birla (@yashbirla) on Dec 28, 2019 at 6:49pm PST
    He also did some soul searching in the narrow alleyways, somewhere within the hills.
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gerard Butler Ukraine ðºð¦ (@mr_gerrybutler) on Jan 2, 2020 at 1:18am PST
    Well, all we can say is, now he is ready for whenever he has to play a desi character. Happy Holidays, Gerard!

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    Over the years, we've seen so many heinous crimes committed against food, and honestly, this one might be the most disgusting one yet.
    Remember that video of someone dipping their pizza in tea before eating? And, even pizza and milk was apparently a thing once. 
    The most recent atroci-tea happened recently when someone was dipping idli in tea. Man, people just love dipping things in tea, I just have one question for them - who hurt you?
    <blockquote class="reddit-card"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/eg923k/hello_im_new_to_india_i_hope_im_doing_this_right/" mce_href="https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/eg923k/hello_im_new_to_india_i_hope_im_doing_this_right/">Hello, I'm new to India. I hope I'm doing this right.</a> from <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/india" mce_href="http://www.reddit.com/r/india">r/india</a></blockquote>

    The same person who recently caused an uproar on Reddit with the idli and tea video took it up a notch and came up with something even more disgusting - chicken tikka and tea. Why? Really, why?
    <blockquote class="reddit-card" data-card-created="1578050829"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/ei5hmt/hey_guys_when_i_posted_the_tea_idli_video_uwromit/" mce_href="https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/ei5hmt/hey_guys_when_i_posted_the_tea_idli_video_uwromit/">Hey, Guys! When I posted the tea &amp; idli video, u/wromit suggested that I should try "tandoori leg" with tea. I couldn't find a leg piece, but I found what they call "Tikka." At first, I wasn't too sure about it, but after I tried it, I'm really digging the flavor. The after-taste was decent.</a> from <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/india" mce_href="http://www.reddit.com/r/india">r/india</a></blockquote>
    I'm vegetarian and I'm still offended. The poor bird shouldn't die for this monstrosity, that's not okay.
    'The after-taste was decent' - this has to be a lie, right? I have a very important question for this person - why do you hate yourself so much?
    From poetry to CAA, the replies have covered everything.

    Great pun.

    Umm.

    Bulla Bhai, are you okay?

    Let's see what food she's going to ruin next. 

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    The world may not think much of Abhishek Bachchan the actor, but nobody can challenge the fact that AB Jr has delivered some really good performances over the course of his Bollywood journey, so far.
    For many of his admirers, one such memorable performance of the actor was in Guru and undeniably, it is perhaps one of his best performances on the silver screen. For anybody who has watched the movie, it would surely be difficult to imagine somebody else portray the role of Gurukant Desai than Abhishek.
    © Madras Talkies
    His powerful and more-than-convincing performance in the film won him much-deserved acclaim, and with the recently-shared first look of Abhishek's next film The Big Bull coming out, we have an inkling that it wouldn't be wrong to expect a Guru-like reboot from this film inspired by one of India's most infamous scammers and broker Harshad Mehta.
    Now, let us tell you why.
    Right from the very subject of The Big Bull, to the genre that the film is set to deal with, it's pretty much in keeping with a Bildungsroman, or simply put, a narrative that traces the rise of a protagonist.
    © Quora
    That brings us to the most important part of this article. Who da fcuk is Harshad Mehta.
    Who Is Harshad Mehta On the surface level, suffice it to say that Harshad Mehta was the brightest stockbroker India had seen in the 80s, who fell from grace at the end of the 20th century after having acquired a colossal wealth and fame through his trading secrets. Until one fine day, Harshad “Big Bull” Mehta turned into India's 'king of scams' who was served with 27 criminal charges against him. 
    Before his sudden death, while in police custody due to a heart ailment in 2001, Harshad was convicted in four of the twenty-seven criminal charges against him.
    The (In)Famous 1992 Security Scam © Twitter
    It was journalist Sucheta Dala who exposed Mehta and his accomplices' scam in 1992 through an article that was published in The Times of India. In her own words, this is what Mehta had been doing to hike up stock prices and make truckloads of money by fooling small-scale banks and stock buyers.
    © Twitter
    “The crucial mechanism through which the scam was effected was the ready forward (RF) deal. The RF is in essence a secured short-term (typically 15-day) loan from one bank to another. Crudely put, the bank lends against government securities just as a pawnbroker lends against jewellery. The borrowing bank actually sells the securities to the lending bank and buys them back at the end of the period of the loan, typically at a slightly higher price. It was this ready forward deal that Mehta and his accomplices used with great success to channel money from the banking system.”
    The Perfect 'Bollywood' Subject © Twitter
    Before the exposé, Harshad channelled the perfect 'Pied Piper' of the Indian stock market, who succeeded in fuelling the greed and aspiration of millions of middle-class Indian in the 90s. His rise made for the perfect 'rags to riches' story that people are eager to grab a bite of - a small-town boy who turned into the “Sultan of Dalal Street” until he was overthrown.
    With Abhishek on the forefront of The Big Bull, we are hoping to witness the journey of Hashad Mehta the way we saw Gurukant Desai's. 

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